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Tzaneen Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Tzaneen has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, Tzaneen experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in January to a comfortable 22°C in the coolest month, July.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 8°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Tzaneen receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 898 mm annually. The climate in Tzaneen shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in December, with an average of 169 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 11 mm of rainfall over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Tzaneen Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine over the year

Tzaneen offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between August (9.4 hours daily) and February (7.4 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine
Data from: Polokwane, South Africa (71 KM, 44 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: Polokwane, South Africa (71 KM, 44 Miles).

Average humidity

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Tzaneen.

The city experiences its highest humidity in March, reaching 71%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 55%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year
Data from: Polokwane, South Africa (71 KM, 44 Miles).

Forecast for Tzaneen

Wed   Jan 15
34°C | 20°C
W 2 m/s
8.3 mm
partly cloudy and thunder

partly cloudy and thunder

hourly forecast
Thu   Jan 16
22°C | 18°C
E 4 m/s
32 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

hourly forecast
Fri   Jan 17
22°C | 17°C
E 4 m/s
6.5 mm
overcast and chance of rain

overcast and chance of rain

hourly forecast
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Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Tzaneen in South Africa

During the months of April, May, June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Tzaneen?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January and December.
  • Does Tzaneen have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Tzaneen?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Tzaneen?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Tzaneen?
    December tops the wettest month list with 169 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Tzaneen?
    June is the driest month with 11 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Tzaneen?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 283 hours of sunshine.

    • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

     

     


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